New species of primate identified in Myanmar – and is already endangered

Popa Langur, numbering only 200-250 in the wild and at risk of extinction, was genetically identified from London museum sample

In a rare find, scientists have identified a new species of primate, a lithe tree-dweller living in the forests of central Myanmar with a mask-like face framed by a shock of unruly grey hair.

The Popa langur – named for an extinct volcano home to its largest population, some 100 individuals – has been around for at least a million years, according to a study detailing the find, published on Wednesday in Zoological Research.

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